Kenosha afl-cio Council

10/18/2026

Plan to come next Sunday:

09/23/2026

SUBJECT: Candidate Endorsements.

The Kenosha AFL-CIO Council has endorsed the following candidates for the November 3rd Elections:

o Governor – David Crowley
o Lt. Governor – Sarah Godlewski
o State Attorney General – Josh Kaul
o Secretary of State – JoCasta Zamarripa
o State Treasurer – Yee Leng Xiong
o Mitchell Berman - 1st CD
o Tip McGuire - 64th AD
o Ben DeSmidt - 65th AD
o Brian Scheffler - Clerk of Circuit Court

09/03/2026

Coming up the Monday!

Laborfest, which Kenosha has hosted since 1981, will be held — rain or shine — from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the band shell at Pennoyer Park, 3601 ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

07/29/2026

SUBJECT: Labor Breakfast Roundtable

WHEN: Saturday August 1, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.

Greetings:

Just a reminder. Our regular monthly Labor Breakfast Roundtable is scheduled for this Saturday, August 1, 2026.

We will be meeting at Union Park Tavern (4520 8th Avenue). Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. and we will begin our discussion around 8:00 a.m. Breakfast is at your own cost, and you can order off their regular Saturday breakfast menu. They accept credit cards and there is also an ATM on-site.

We will afford all attendees the opportunity to speak, however I am reminding speakers to please remember to keep your remarks brief; two minutes or less is preferred. Thanks!

I hope to see you at breakfast on Saturday.

07/11/2026

Since 4th of July fell on the first Saturday, we moved our Labor Breakfast Roundtable to today. We were joined by 27 citizens and union activists to receive updates from elected officials and discuss the issues of the day. A great start to the day, as always!

07/10/2026

SUBJECT: Labor Breakfast Roundtable

WHEN: Saturday July 11, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.

Greetings:

Just a reminder. Our regular monthly Labor Breakfast Roundtable is tomorrow, Saturday July 11, 2026.

We will be meeting at Union Park Tavern (4520 8th Avenue). Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. and we will begin our discussion around 8:00 a.m. Breakfast is at your own cost, and you can order off their regular Saturday breakfast menu. They accept credit cards and there is also an ATM on-site.

We will afford all attendees the opportunity to speak, however I am reminding speakers to please remember to keep your remarks brief; two minutes or less is preferred. Thanks!

06/04/2026

SUBJECT: Labor Breakfast Roundtable

WHEN: Saturday June 6, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.

Greetings:

Our regular monthly Labor Breakfast Roundtable is scheduled for Saturday June 6, 2026.

We will be meeting at Union Park Tavern (4520 8th Avenue). Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. and we will begin our discussion around 8:00 a.m. Breakfast is at your own cost, and you can order off their regular Saturday breakfast menu. They accept credit cards and there is also an ATM on-site.

We will afford all attendees the opportunity to speak, however I am reminding speakers to please remember to keep your remarks brief; two minutes or less is preferred. Thanks!

I hope to see you at breakfast on Saturday.

05/02/2026